drdel
Tour Rookie
I'd wager those of you who complain about Sky's Golf channel also whinge about how we're going to grow the game - at least they're giving golf exposure !!!
The Masters 2018
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94tegsi
Assistant Pro
There is a young girl (11ys - Julianna Peterson) and her dad who is her coach and ex long drive competitor who I follow on Instagram who are looking to qualify for this next year and she already drives it 260+ yds
. Crazy. Although she does seem a taller, well developed girl which must help.Roops
Head Pro
You've taken the words out of my mouth. So sick of seeing that chip, and all the other "amazing" shots over and over..........it's the shots this time that matter.........
I enjoy watching them practice and specifically how they practice and what they do.
SwingsitlikeHogan
Major Champion
You'd kinda think that only Tiger has ever pulled off amazing shots.
I wish him well in the Masters - I am very far from a 'fan boy' but he's been through the grinder (in the most part turning the handle himself) over the last few years and has done well to get to where he is now. I'm hoping he re-invents himself as a humbler version of himself...he should.
meanwhile I will have to put up with my daughters BF watching with us - as he is most defo a 'fan boy'.
Think I'll go Kuchar - though his unintentional Tony Blair lookie-likey impression is a bit spooky at times,
TBH its not my cup of tea, might watch a tiny bit, but if i don't see any, its not the end of the world.
HughJars
Q-School Graduate
I whinge about how we're going to grow the game *because* all the golf is on Sky.
Doesn't matter how they tart it up, hiding all the golf on satellite channels is largely responsible for the state the game is in now.
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Deleted member 15344
Guest
Bingo - summed up perfectly
The coverage on sat and Sunday on BBC will do more to grow the game than a weeks worth of on the range or in the car park that Sky show
That may be the case, although i wouldn't ever give the bbc credit for their efforts for growing the game. They've made their feelings known in regards to how much they care about it.
That being said, sky are a paid for service and those that pay for it are generally happy with the extra content they get for it. I would always rather have sports on sky (whatever sport), than the stuff thats generally shown by bbc as they put more into it, other than Wimbledon (bbc cashcow).
USER1999
Grand Slam Winner
If it is down to a tv company to grow the game, what the heck are the RandA, and the PGA doing with all the money.
Better that surely than two days coverage on BBC and nothing else. Sky are innovative and with different viewing options available to get coverage it's hardly hidden away. Indeed a lot of the best TV these days comes from Sky channels and no complaints when these programmes are on
backwoodsman
Tour Winner
Although the current weather might make you minded to disagree, you know Spring has arrived when you hear the first Sky v BBC argument of the year...
Smiffy
Grand Slam Winner
This in spades. And let's hope the "Brit" is Casey. He likes Augusta, usually plays well and his game suits it.
Not a Tiger fan but would love to see him a couple off the lead going into Sunday.
Captainron
Big Hitting, South African Sweary Person
It won’t. Most kids will be in bed by 9 on a school night (Sunday) when the real action normally happens. The last round is the one shown again and again on replays in future years. All US majors can be on Sky but I would like the Oprn Championship to be on terrestrial (even though I LOVE sky sports)
It's half term. My 8 year old has already convinced me she's watching it all lol
Captainron
Big Hitting, South African Sweary Person
School holidays. Forgot about them
Orikoru
Tour Winner
You talk as if Sky is this obscure unheard of outlet that nobody has. :rofl:
Dan2501
Tour Winner
NLU have posted some really good podcasts already this week building up to The Masters. The one with Andy Johnson talking about the changes to the golf course was fascinating, as was the one with Bones.
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Guest
also in these days with Now TV passes etc if someone cant afford £10 to watch the masters I doubt they can even afford for their kids to take up the game.. its not a cheap sport to get into is it...
SwingsitlikeHogan
Major Champion
Actually rather enjoying watching some of the Highlights films on Sky of previous Masters.
